USDA dedicates more than $200 million to support ag exports 01.05.2023 By Rachael Oatman and Nicole Kerwin The AFIA, NARA and PFI, among other organizations, have received funding through MAP and FMD programs.Read More
Pet nutrition demand fuels more than $2 billion in facility investments 01.05.2023 By Nicole Kerwin From July to December 2022, Pet Food Processing covered 48 announcements on new facilities, expansions and investments.Read More
Humanization, premiumization drives ‘petflation’ 01.04.2023 By Nicole Kerwin According to Insuranks, US pet owners feel they spent more on their pets in 2022 compared to previous years.Read More
ADM ranks high for diversity, inclusion 01.02.2023 By Susan Reidy The company was recognized by the Financial Times for its DEI initiatives.Read More
Greater Good donating millions of meals to support shelters 01.02.2023 By Jordan Tyler The nonprofit has teamed up with Wag! and DonateStock to benefit shelters in need across the United States and in Ukraine.Read More
Purina to invest $110 million in facility expansion 12.30.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The company will add automated warehousing technology to its existing facility in Iowa.Read More
Meat, poultry industry to face various challenges in 2023 12.30.2022 By Rachael Oatman In its 2023 Year Ahead report, CoBank detailed that inflation will continue to plague the industry, as well as those that rely on it, like pet food.Read More
Ryson launches bucket elevators for bulk materials 12.29.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The new equipment combines horizontal and vertical transportation.Read More
5 pet nutrition brands partner with NextPaw 12.28.2022 By Jordan Tyler Several pet companies have partnered with the cloud-based tech company to expand their presence in the independent pet retail channel.Read More
The J.M. Smucker Co. hopes to take dog snacks business above $1 billion 12.27.2022 By Lisa Berry and Jordan Tyler The company detailed multi-year growth plans for three of its billion-dollar businesses: dog snacks, Uncrustables and Dunkin’ coffee.Read More